Mother Liz Coy, 18, told the Chronicle her partner had dashed inside to give her and their seven-month-old daughter a kiss before he started his shift at an aged care home.

"The car has no actual key and starts when the electronic key is near it," Ms Coy said.

"Unfortunately as he went inside, he left the keys in the car.

"He wasn't in the house 20 seconds before we heard the car rev outside."

Mr Trevaskis ran outside and found a man in the driver's seat.

He then attempted to punch in his car's window while the male reversed out of the driveway.

As the alleged thief struggled to put the car into gear, Mr Trevaskis was dragged beside the car and was eventually forced to let go.

Inside was their daughter Melia's health record book, baby bag and first toy as well as the couple's wallets which were among the items in the stolen black Kia Optima when it was taken from their driveway.